Same here, practical gear always seems to hold steady. A few years back I bought a high-end drone thinking it'd be easy money later—nope, prices dropped like crazy once newer models came out. Meanwhile, my old power tools and even basic hand tools still sell quickly and for decent cash. Guess people prefer stuff they can actually use long-term rather than trendy gadgets that get outdated fast... lesson learned the hard way.
"Guess people prefer stuff they can actually use long-term rather than trendy gadgets that get outdated fast... lesson learned the hard way."
Yeah, I've noticed this too. Recently moved into my first custom-built home and had the bright idea to buy a bunch of smart-home gadgets thinking they'd hold value or at least be easy to resell later. Nope—turns out tech moves way too fast. Now I'm stuck with outdated hubs and sensors that no one wants.
Meanwhile, the basic stuff like ladders, decent quality garden tools, and even leftover lumber from construction sells super quick. Makes me wonder if there's a good rule of thumb for predicting resale value. Maybe it's just safer to stick with gear that's simple, durable, and doesn't rely on software updates or compatibility issues?
Curious if anyone's found exceptions to this trend... maybe certain brands or types of tech gear that actually hold their value?
"Maybe it's just safer to stick with gear that's simple, durable, and doesn't rely on software updates or compatibility issues?"
Definitely feel you on this one. Went through a similar thing when we remodeled our place—bought a bunch of fancy smart lights and thermostats that ended up obsolete way quicker than expected. From my experience, stuff like quality power tools or even higher-end audio gear tends to hold value better. Maybe because good speakers and amps don't rely so heavily on constant software updates? Just a thought...
